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CVE-2006-3638

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2006-08-08 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 and 6 does not properly handle uninitialized COM objects, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) and possibly execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated by the Nth function in the DirectAnimation.DATuple ActiveX control, aka "COM Object Instantiation Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Affected Platforms

Microsoft IeMicrosoft Internet Explorer

Weakness Type

CWE-119

References